Makueni LRA 2013 Report Final - HumanitarianResponse · 2018-03-12 · Makueni County is located in...
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MAKUENI COUNTY
2013 LONG RAINS FOOD SECURITY ASSESSMENT REPORT
29TH
JULY – 2ND
AUGUST 2013
Assessment Team
Mr. Joseph Kamau - MoAL&F Mr. Antony Mativo - World Vision- Kenya
Technical CSG - Makueni
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 County Background Information .............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Current Relief Operations ......................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Food Security Trends................................................................................................................. 1
1.4 Current Factors Affecting Food Security ................................................................................. 1
1.5 Summary of Recommendations ................................................................................................ 2
2.0 COUNTY FOOD SECURITY SITUATION .......................................................................... 2
2.1 Current Food Security Situation ............................................................................................... 2
2.2 Current Shocks and Hazards ..................................................................................................... 2
3.0 IMPACT OF SHOCKS AND HAZARDS .............................................................................. 3
3.1 Crop Production ......................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Livestock Production ................................................................................................................. 4
3.3 Water and Sanitation ................................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Markets and Trade ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Health and Nutrition .................................................................................................................. 8
3.6 Education .................................................................................................................................... 9
3.7 Coping Mechanisms ................................................................................................................ 10
3.8 Food Security Prognosis .......................................................................................................... 10
3.9 Ongoing Interventions ............................................................................................................. 10
3.10 Divisional Food Security Ranking.......................................................................................... 11
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................ 12
4.1 Monitoring Required ............................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Food Intervention Required .................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Non-Food Interventions .......................................................................................................... 12
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Marginal
Mixed
Farming
Livelihood
Zone 40%
Mixed
farming
;(coffee/dair
y/irrigation
) 30%
Mixed
farming;(
food
crops/cotton
/livestock )
30%
Figure 1: Population proportion per livelihood
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 County Background Information
Makueni County is located in the Southern end of Eastern Province. It covers an area of 7,965.8 square kilometres and has a total population of 883,671 people (2009 census). The County
borders Machakos County to the Northwest, Kitui County to the East, Taita Taveta County to the South and Kajiado County to the West. The County, which was formerly Makueni district, has
nine (9) sub counties namely; Makueni, Kathonzweni, Kilungu, Mbooni East and West,
Kibwezi, Makindu, Nzaui and Mukaa. There are The three main livelihood zones in the County
with respective populations are marginal mixed farming and two mixed farming zones-
coffee/dairy/irrigation and food
crops/cotton/livestock.
The major crop grown in the County is maize,
which is the main staple food. Other crops grown
in order of importance are cow peas, beans,
pigeon peas and green grams.
1.2 Current Relief Operations
Currently, a total of 61,000 beneficiaries are receiving food assistance in three divisions within the County under the Food for Assets (FFA). The three divisions covered are Kathonzweni
(30,200), Kalawa (4,800) and Kibwezi (6,000). In addition, there are 140 schools are under the Home Grown School Meals Programme (HGSMP) with 92,638 beneficiaries.
1.3 Food Security Trends The food security situation in both mixed farming livelihood zones after short rains assessment
of February 2013 had generally improved to the minimal phase owing to normal short rains. The
current food security situation in the County remains at the minimal food security phase, with
isolated sections in Katithi, Kathuni, Mwania Kwa Kavisi and Nguu which are in Stressed Phase.
The distances to water for livestock have increased across the livelihoods, and the terms of trade
have decreased by 11 percent in comparison to the short rains assessment period, but improved
by 29 percent above the long term average where 100 Kg of maize can be accessed from the sale
of a goat compared 71 Kg of maize per goat long term.
1.4 Current Factors Affecting Food Security
Factors that affect food insecurity in Makueni County include; leaching and water logging in the Mixed Farming zones due to enhanced rainfall. Poor performance of the 2013 long rains
characterized by poor distribution in time and space. Uneconomical land units and poor soil fertility in the Mixed Farming zones. Poor crop variety choice by resource poor farmers across
the County and environment degradation in some parts of the County leading to soil erosion and
infertility, e.g. Kilungu, Nguu and Kwakavisi (Kathonzweni).
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Figure 2: Rainfall estimate as a percent
of normal
1.5 Summary of Recommendations
• Promotion of Traditional High value crops (THVC).
• Pasture/fodder conservation/preservation and utilization campaigns.
• Livestock disease surveillance and vaccination.
• Promotion irrigation potential in the County
• Promote value addition of mangoes and oranges and enhanced linkage to better markets.
• Promotion of rain water harvesting in schools and institutions.
• Promotion of soil and water conservation technologies/interventions.
• Livestock improvement especially upgrading of goats.
2.0 COUNTY FOOD SECURITY SITUATION
2.1 Current Food Security Situation
Maize production is at 42 percent decrease of long term average; cowpeas at 74 percent decrease
in comparison to the long term average and 79 percent decrease in green grams productivity. In
the Marginal Mixed livelihood zone there was 70-90 percent crop failure of main staple crops.
Household milk has remained low in the Marginal Mixed Farming, and a household can access
less than a litre of milk, which compares to normal. Pasture and browse condition was poor to
fair in Mixed Farming (livestock/food crop /cotton) and Marginal Mixed Farming. In Mixed
Farming (Coffee/Dairy/Irrigation) pasture condition was fair to good. The current distance to
household water is three kilometres compared to the normal four in the Marginal Mixed
Farming, whereas in the Mixed Farming Zones, it is two kilometres compared to normal of three
kilometres. The average cost of water is normal at Ksh. 4-5 per 20 litre jerrycan at water kiosks.
The nutritional status of children under five years of age has improved in May 2013 as depicted
by Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) trend compared to long term averages. In January
2013, the MUAC was 14 percent and as at July, 2013 the MUAC has decreased to 7.58 percent.
2.2 Current Shocks and Hazards
2.2.1 Rainfall Performance
The onset of the long rains was late in the second dekad
of March across the livelihoods compared normal in first
dekad of March. The rains were above normal in the
second dekad of March, and the Marginal Mixed Farming
zone received between 81 and 120 percent of the normal
rains. The Mixed Farming zone received 51-80 percent of
normal, and the rains ceased earlier than normal in the first dekad of May.
2.2.2 Other Shocks and Hazards Human wildlife conflict was experienced especially in
Marginal Mixed Farming near the Chyulu game reserve and Tsavo National Park. There have been some conflicts
involving livestock farmers and foresters in search of
pasture in the game reserve, forest and national park
especially in the Marginal Mixed Farming.
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3.0 IMPACT OF SHOCKS AND HAZARDS
3.1 Crop Production
The three major crops grown in the Mixed Farming zone; maize, beans, kales, and oranges. In terms of food; maize, beans and kales contribute 77, 10 and three percent respectively. The main
sources of cash income from crops include French beans, kales, bananas and tomatoes contributing 21, 20, 14 and 15 percent respectively. Maize is the highest contributor to food at 59
percent, followed by beans at 20 percent and pigeon peas and mangoes at three percent each. Maize, mangoes and citrus contribute 58 percent, 20 percent and 10 percent of household cash
income. In the Marginal Mixed Farming livelihood zone, maize, cowpeas and pigeon peas contribute 70, eight and two percent respectively to food, with the main cash crops being
cowpeas, maize and pigeon peas that contribute 34, 27 and 14 percent respectively.
3.1.1 Crop Performance
The poor performance of rains resulted in poor performance of crops in both mixed farming
zones, and some farmer used the failed crops as livestock feeds. In the Marginal Mixed Farming
Livelihood Zone, there was total crop failure, and in particular, the maize crop did not reach knee
high.
Table 1: Rain Fed Crop Production
Crop Area planted (Ha) Production (90 Kg bags) Achieved Long Term Achieved Long Term
Maize 54,755 60,090 292,372 501,100 Cowpeas 27,404 29,325 70,237 269,265 Green grams 23,650 25,880 50,637 236,080 Table 1 shows that the area under maize crop and green grams decreased by nine percent, while the area under cow peas decreased by seven percent compared to the long term average. The
decrease in the acreage for maize, cowpeas and green grams could be attributed to poor distribution of the long rains thus farmers did not prepare their land on time. Maize production
decreased by 42 percent of long term average; cowpeas at 74 percent and 79 percent decrease in green grams production. The decline more pronounced in the Marginal Mixed Livelihood zone
where over 90 percent of crop failure was experienced in some parts.
3.1.2 Irrigated Crop Production
Only 84 percent of the LTA was planted with tomatoes, while that of kales was 75 percent
of the LTA and Onions increased by 14 percent of the long term average as indicated in
Table 2 below. Tomatoes production reduced by 24 percent, kales reduced by 28 percent
and onions production increased by 6 percent.
Table 2: Irrigated Crop Production
Crop Area planted (Ha) Production (90 Kg bags)
Achieved Long Term Achieved Long Term Tomatoes 225 269 2,677 3,524
Kales 127 170 1,527 2,126 Onions 16 14 85 80
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3.1.3 Maize Stocks
Table 3: Maize Stocks (90 Kg bags)
Maize stocks held by Quantities of maize held Long Term Average quantities held
House Holds 76,195 528,750
Traders 112,048 246,790 Millers 25,500 1,300
NCPB 52,056 6,113 Total 265,799 782,953
Currently, the stocks held in the County by traders and households are 45 percent and 14 percent
respectively below the long term average as shown in Table 3. NCPB and Millers had
abnormally high stock levels, and it has been noted that stocks at the NCPB are kept as strategic
reserves for the County, while traders are anticipating increased demand. Available stocks are
likely to for the next two months.
3.2 Livestock Production Makueni County has three agro ecological zones (AEZ), namely Mixed Farming coffee and
dairy zone I, Mixed Farming food crops/cotton/livestock zone II and Marginal Mixed Farming cotton/beef zone III. In the Mixed Farming zone I, the contribution of livestock to household
food and income is about 39 percent. In the Mixed Farming zone II, livestock contribute about 40 percent. The main livestock species include goats, indigenous chicken and sheep. The average
contribution of livestock to food security and income is about 50 percent.
3.2.1 Forage Condition
Pasture and browse condition is poor in the Marginal Mixed Farming zone, but good in both
Mixed Farming zones, and this is the normal situation for this period of the year. The feed
available will decline gradually through August and September in terms of both quality and
quantity, and is expected to last two to three months.
3.2.2 Livestock Productivity
Livestock Body Condition
The current body condition for cattle ranges between fair and good, while for goats and sheep it is good across all the three livelihood zones. This is due to current availability of forage and
water.Poorer body condition is expected if the short rains delay. The good body condition also implies increased productivity in terms of milk, eggs, meat and other livestock products and by-
products. In addition it means improved fertility and enhanced reproduction hence increasing
herd and flock sizes.
Birth Rate
Birth rates are normal for all livestock species across the livelihood zones, and it is expected that
the rate will increase in the next two to three months. Livestock currently in their gestation period are expected to calve/lamb in next few months hence improve the household food security
situation.
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Milk Availability Milk availability in all livelihoods zones is relatively stable compared to the same period last
year. In the Marginal Mixed Farming zone, most households depend on goats’ milk, where a goat yields between 125 to 250 ml per day. The availability of milk per day per household ranges
from 125 to 400ml compared to the normal half a litre. In the Mixed Farming zone II, zebu cattle and crossbreeds account for most milk produced, which is between 300 and 700ml compared to
the normal of 800ml. In the Mixed Farming zone I, milk availability ranges between one to three litres compared to the normal of 3 litres.
Milk Consumption
In the Marginal Mixed Farming zone, all the milk produced is consumed at household level,
while in the Mixed Farming zone II, milk consumption per day is about 0.5liters. In the Mixed
Farming zone I, the consumption is about 1.2 litres taking into account the amount imported
from the other sources.
Average Milk Prices
Currently, price of milk is between Ksh. 50 and 60 per litre in Marginal Mixed Farming zone compared to the normal Ksh. 50, while in both Mixed Farming zones it is going for between
Ksh. 45 to 50, which is normal. Milk prices in Kee division in zone II were much higher than normal, selling at Ksh. 87.5 per litre due to increased demand hence reducing the supply and
access.
3.2.3 Tropical Livestock Units (TLUs)
Average TLUs vary across the livelihoods, where a household in the Marginal Mixed Farming zone has about 3 TLUs compared to normal which is 4.5. In the Mixed Farming zone II, TLUs
are 2.compared to normal of 3 while in the Mixed Farming zone I the TLU is 1 compared to
normal 1.2. Below normal TLUs was occasioned by high off-takes during the prolonged drought
between 2009 to 2011, of which most sub counties have not recovered. As a result of low TLUs,
households are vulnerable to food insecurity as their sources of income have declined,
particularly income from livestock.
3.2.4 Water for Livestock
The main sources of water in Marginal Mixed Farming zone include rivers, shallow wells and piped water. The trekking distance is four kilometres compared to a normal of two kilometres. In
the Mixed Farming zone II, the distance is two kilometres compared to normal of one kilometer. Mixed Farming zone I, the trekking distance are two kilometres compared to 0.5-1 kilometre.
Frequency of watering is thrice a week for Marginal Mixed Farming zone III while it is daily in other zones.
3.2.5 Migration
There is no migration currently in the County, but it is expected in next one-two months
especially in the Marginal Mixed Farming, migration to the Chyulu Hills, forests, game reserves
and National Park as result of declining pasture conditions.
3.2.6 Livestock Diseases and Mortalities Suspected case of Foot and Mouth Disease has been reported in Ngaamba location in Mukaa
district, Kiboko location in Makindu district and Kitise location in Kathonwzeni district but thiey are yet to be confirmed. Incidences of endemic diseases reported were low, and no unusual
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mortalities livestock were reported.
3.3 Water and Sanitation
The major water sources for domestic use in the County are boreholes, piped water schemes and
dams. However shallow wells and springs form a reliable source in the Marginal Mixed
Farming livelihood zone and some parts of the Mixed Farming zones of Makindu and Mbooni
divisions.
3.3.1 Distance to Water Sources Current distance to water sources for household consumption has slightly reduced across the
livelihood zones in the County. The distance in the marginalized mixed livelihood zone is three kilometres compared to the normal four kilometres whereas in the Mixed Farming livelihood
zones it is two kilometres compared to normal of three.
3.3.2 Waiting Time Current waiting time at the source has reduced across the livelihood zones from 25 minutes
compared to normal of 0.5 to 1.5 hours. Improvement in waiting time is attributed to increased water interventions which were recommended in the previous short rains assessment and
implemented.
3.3.3 Water Cost and Consumption
The price of water is normal and ranges between Ksh. four and five per 20 litres at the water
kiosks. Water vending charges range from Ksh. 10 -20 per 20 litres across the livelihood zones.
No implications associated with usage because the rates are lower compared to dry spell time.
Water consumption is 20 litres per person per day across all livelihood zones, and this is normal
at this time of the year, but it is likely to reduce to 15 litres per person per day by end of
September.
3.3.4 Sanitation and Hygiene The latrine coverage is 85 percent across the County, but over 90 percent of households in the
County have access to pit latrines. Overall, only about 40 percent practice good food handling and hygiene practices such as washing hands before handling food and after visiting the toilets.
Cases of waterborne diseases along Athi River belt have been reported to include bilharzias, typhoid fever and amoebiosis. These were mentioned in Mwania, Athi, Kamunyuni,Musalala
and Nguluni of Kee division. These diseases could be attributed to upstream contamination of water sources, poor protection and drainage of water sources such as shallow wells and dams,
lack of water treatment practices and poor storage.
3.4 Markets and Trade
3.4.1 Market Operations
The main markets in the County for foodstuffs and livestock are Kathonzweni, Matiliku,
Kibwezi, Machinnery and Kangili. Market operations were normal with no disruptions, and this is projected to remain as such for the next three months.
3.4.2 Market Supply and Traded Volumes The main staples within the County include green grams, cow peas and pigeon peas, where the
supplies are currently normal. Maize is sourced from outside the County, while livestock
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especially goats, poultry and cattle supplies and sources vary across the major markets with most being from Garrisa, Nairobi and Loitoktok. Traded volumes for livestock have slightly increased
as livestock owners are offering stocks to avoid loses owing to declining pasture conditions especially in the Marginal Mixed Farming zone. The price of various household items has
remained normal compared to previous seasons.
3.4.3 Commodity Demand
Majority of households in the Marginal Mixed Farming zone equivalent to 95 percent purchase
food items from either sale of livestock or remittances. In Mixed Farming zones, 90 percent
households depend on farm supplies, which is normal although the situation may deteriorate in
next two months. Prices are expected to rise as stocks at household level are depleted.
3.4.4 Market Prices
Maize Price
The decline in maize prices during the month of March 2013 may be attributed
to the 2012 short rains fair harvest. The households were able to access food
commodities from own production. The prices have stabilized in consecutive
months, and in July, 2013 the maize price was Ksh. 34 which is five percent
lower than the long term mean. The maize prices is likely to increases for
the next four months in the mixed
farming zones
Goat Prices Prices of goats stabilized are
above long term mean by 29 percent but below last years’,
owing to oversupply in the market as households get school
fees and other non- food items. Currently, prices are steadily
increasing due to good body condition, high demand as a
result of festivities and reducing supply. This trend is expected to
continue favorably to end of August.
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3.4.5 Terms of Trade The current terms of
trade have improved for goat keepers as
one goat exchange for 100 Kg of maize
compared to the long term mean of
74 Kg in July, 2012. The trend is likely to
remain stable as prices of both maize
and goats stabilize.
However,
households are
increasingly relying
on alternative
sources of income
owing to reduced
livestock numbers,
and both poultry and pulses are major sources of household income besides remittances, casual
labor, livestock and crop sales.
3.5 Health and Nutrition
3.5.1 Morbidity and Mortality Patterns
The top five leading causes of morbidity for both under-five year olds and the general population are Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI), Clinical Malaria, Diarrhea and Skin Infections,
which are common across all livelihoods. Prevalence of common diseases was on increase except malaria, and the incidence of URTI was high in 2013 compared to 2012 due to
experienced cold weather from the month of May to July 2013. Malaria prevalence on the other hand showed a decline in the 2013 when compared to 2012 probably due to increased
sensitization, distribution and utilization of long lasting insecticides treated nets. A similar trend in was noted amongst the general population, where prevalence of common diseases was on
increase except malaria and diarrhea.
3.5.2 Immunization and Vitamin A Supplementation
The percentage of fully immunized children (FIC) across the County has increased to 80 percent,
which is also the national target for immunization. The increase is attributed to mobile outreach
services available in the County and strengthened collaboration with partners. Vitamin A supplementation is at about 81 percent among infants within 6-11 months, however only 27
percent of 6-59 months have been covered.
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3.5.3 Nutrition Status and Dietary Diversity Approximately 16 percent of households in
Makueni County consume more than three meals per day more so in the Mixed Farming
livelihood zones. The situation differs in the other livelihood zones of Marginal Mixed
Farming and transition area where 59 percent of households consume two meals per day. The
meals consumed mainly comprise of four food groups namely cereals, pulses, and vegetable in
form of cow pea leaves, oil and fruit (oranges currently in season).
The under-five that are at risk of, according to
NDMA Makueni County data is currently at
7.58 percent. This has indicated high improvement in nutrition status as from May 2013. The
malnutrition levels for under-five years improved by 7.42 percent.
3.6 Education
3.6.1 Enrolment
There are 914 public primary schools in the County, with about 269,723 pupils enrolled, of which 49 percent are girls, while in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centers, there
are 41,820 children enrolled of which 48 percent are girls. There was marked effort in achieving gender equity for enrollments in ECDE and primary schools. There has been a marginal increase
in access to education by 3.0 percent and 2.4 percent for boys and girls respectively compared to
the year 2012 at both ECDE and primary school level. The increase may be attributed
government support in ECDE, community support grants and on-going compulsory free primary
education programme.
3.6.2 Drop Out Rates The dropout rate for boys is at six percent compared to that of girls at five percent. The dropout
rates are minimal owing to the reduced burden of school fees and the ban on tuition programmes that were uncontrollably sky-rocketing to meet demands of the school administrators, though the
community is emphatic in the placing premium value to investiture in education. However, it is noted that dropout rates are higher along Mombasa road as it traverses in the County especially
among girls engaging in petty trade and prostitution. Similarly, orphans and vulnerable children who head families drop out of school to fend for their siblings.
3.6.3 Transition Rates
An average of 80 percent transit to primary schools from EDCE and 86 percent transit from
primary to secondary school, an improvement by six percent due to the establishment of more
day secondary schools which are readily accessible on account of proximity and affordability. In
the mixed farming zones, the transition rate is as high as 90 percent while in the marginal mixed
farming it is lower at 60 percent specifically in Makindu and Kibwezi, however, this is an
improvement from the previous 40 percent last year.
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3.6.4 School Meals Programme (SMP) A total of 140 schools are under HGSMP with 92,638 pupils benefiting, and the programme
contributes a lot in terms of attracting access, retention concentration in class and completion. There is a marked difference in academic performance between schools under the programme
and those not covered. It was noted that partners in some sub counties have initiated support for schools through allocation of food to them for purpose of sustaining the learners. Schools
needing the programme most are in Kibwezi, Makindu, Nzaui, Mbooni East, Makueni, Kathonzweni, some parts of Mukaa and Kilungu districts.
3.7 Coping Mechanisms
Households in the marginal mixed farming zone are skipping meals as reported in Mwania,
where households are consuming only one meal per day. Other coping mechanisms in the
livelihood zone are charcoal burning and increased credit purchases.
3.8 Food Security Prognosis The food security in Mixed Farming zone I and II will remain stable in the next two to three
months, as livestock productivity is expected to remain stable for the same period due to availability of pastures. Distance and waiting time at water sources is expected to increase, and
the situation may worsen in the next one month in the Marginal Mixed Farming zone. Livestock migration is expected in this zone, and productivity will decrease, conflicts between livestock
farmers and either foresters or game reservists likely to escalate. In addition water sources in Marginal Mixed Farming would be dry and the distance for water for both human and livestock
will drastically increase.
The malnutrition levels in mixed farming zones are unlikely to change, but they may increase in
the marginal mixed farming zones. Stunting rates may increase as the food security deteriorates
especially in the Marginal Mixed Farming livelihood zones. Prices increase of major foodstuffs
may go higher in the Marginal Mixed Farming zone, thereby impacting negatively on the overall
food security situation.
3.9 Ongoing Interventions
3.9.1 Food Interventions
Table 4: Food Interventions
Education Intervention Division Beneficiaries Implementers Impact Cost Ksh. Time
Frame
Makueni School Meals
Programme
Wote and
Kaiti 2,854
MOE, County
Government
Improved
enrolment. 10,417,100
2013-
2014
Kathonzweni
Home Grown
School Meals Kithuki 4327
MOE, County
Government
Improved
access. 15,793,550
2013-
2014
Home Grown School Meals
Kitise 5526 MOE, County Government
Improved access.
20,169,900 2013-2014
Home Grown
School Meals Mavindini 5235
MOE, County
Government
Improved
access 19,107,750
2013-
2014
District
Steering Group Kathonzweni 5493 DSG
Improved
access 20,049,450
2013-
2014
Nzaui
Home Grown School Meals
Mbitini 2689 MOE, County Government
Enhanced access
9,814,850 2013-2014
Home Grown
School Meals Matiliku 2146
MOE, County
Government
Improved
Enrolment 7,832,900
2013-
2014
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Education Intervention Division Beneficiaries Implementers Impact Cost Ksh. Time
Frame
Home Grown
School Meals Nguu 8295
MOE, County
Government
Improved
access 30,276,750
2013-
2014
Kibwezi
Home Grown School Meals
Kibwezi 4,912 MOE, County Government
Improved Enrolment
17,928,800 2013-2014
Home Grown
School Meals Machinery 6,371
MOE, County
Government
Improved
access 23,254,150
2013-
2014
Home Grown
School Meals Kibwezi 15,403
MOE, County
Government Enrolment 56,220,950
2013-
2014
Makindu Home Grown School Meals
Makindu 17,618 MOE, County Government
Enhanced enrolment
64,305,700 2013-2014
Kilungu District
Steering Group
Ilima,
Kilungu 25,420 DSG
Enhanced
enrolment 126,550
2013-
2014
Mbooni East Home Grown School Meals
Mbooni East 18345 MOE, County Government
Improved enrolment
66,959,250 2013-2014
3.9.2 Non-Food Intervention
Table 5: Non-Food Intervention
Agriculture Intervention Division Beneficiaries Implementers Impact Cost Ksh
Makueni Pasture seed bulking All 17
divisions 1,700
Dept. of
Livestock Production
Rebuilding
Livestock feed resource base
Ksh. 4.25
Livestock diseases
surveillance
All 17
divisions -
Dept. of
Veterinary services
Enhanced livestock
survival for food supply
Ksh. 4.25
3.10 Divisional Food Security Ranking
Table 6: Divisional Food Security Ranking
Division Name Rank Main Food Security Threat (if any) Remarks
Makindu 1
Water shortages, Poor pasture, High food prices, No
Household stocks, low milk availability, wildlife menace,
poor rains
Makindu
Mtito Andei 2 Water shortages, low milk availability, Poor pasture,
High food prices, No Household stocks, Wildlife menace,
poor rains
Mtito Andei
Kibwezi 3 Water shortages, Poor pasture, High food prices, No
Household stocks, poor rains Kibwezi
Nguu 4 High food prices, minimal Household stocks, poor rains Nguu
Kathonzweni 5 High food prices, minimal household stocks, affected regions
Kithuki, Kanthuni and Kwakavisi
Kathonzweni,
Kitise,
Kalawa 6 High food prices, Minimal or no Household stocks, high
distances to water sources, poor road network Kalawa
Kee 7 High food prices, Minimal or no Household stocks, poor
rains Kee
Tulimani 8 High food commodity prices, poor rains Tulimani
Kasikeu 9 Low Household stocks, Kasikeu
Mbitini 10 Low Household stocks, Mbitini
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Division Name Rank Main Food Security Threat (if any) Remarks
Matiliku 11 Low Household stocks, Matiliku
Wote 12 Low Household stocks, Wote
Kilome 13 Poor road network Kilome
Kisau 14
Kisau
Kilungu 15 Small land size Kilungu
Mbooni 16 Small land sizes Mbooni
Kaiti 17
Kaiti
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Monitoring Required
As the County is experiencing minimal food security in the mixed farming zones, several
indicators need to be closely monitored. They include food stocks, prices of food and livestock,
supplies in the market and cost of water at kiosks. In the Marginal Mixed Farming key indicators
are livestock body conditions, pasture and browse condition, cases of conflicts, migration routes,
and distances to water sources for both human and livestock. Other indicators include disease
outbreaks and nutritional status.
4.2 Food Intervention Required
Table 7: Proposed Population in Need of Food Assistance
Division Population in
the Division
Pop. in need
(% range min-max)
Proposed mode
of intervention Remarks
Makindu 70,302 30-35 FFA Parts of Kiboko, Twaandu, Syumile
Mtito Andei 78,207 30-35 FFA Target Ngwata, Nthongoni, Nzambani
and Kathekani
Kibwezi 99,339 30-35 FFA Target current FFA locations only
Masongaleni and Kikumbulyu
Nguu 23,764 25-30 FFA Wolwa, Matutu and Mweini
Kathonzweni 76,605 25-30 FFA All
Kalawa 27,174 20-25 FFA Athi, Kathulumbi
Kaiti (Kee) 59,515 10-15 - Watema
Tulimani 35,350 10-15 -
4.3 Non-Food Interventions
Table 8: Non-Food Interventions
Intervention Divisions No. of
beneficiaries Implementers
Impacts in terms of
food security
Cost
(Ksh.)
Time
Frame
WATER
Servicing of 50 No.
borehole pump sets County wide 25,000
GoK, County
governments
Improve availability
to reliable and save
water
4 M Three
months
Replacement of
alternators for Itumbule
and Yimbuvu boreholes
Kathonzweni,
Mutito Andei 2,000
Improve availability
to reliable and save
water
0.64M one
month
Supply of chlorine
tablets County wide 300,000
Prevention of water
borne diseases 2.5M
three
months
Construction of full
treatment works for 6
Mbooni
Kathonzweni,18,000
National and
County
Prevention of water
borne diseases 48M one year
13
Intervention Divisions No. of
beneficiaries Implementers
Impacts in terms of
food security
Cost
(Ksh.)
Time
Frame
No. water schemes Matiliku governments
18 No. Borehole survey, drilling and
equipping
County wide 20,000 GoK and
County
governments
Improve accessibility to save water 54 M one year
18 No. Sand Dams
construction
County wide 15,000
Improve water
accessibility 36 M One year
Agriculture
Water harvesting Whole County 500
MOAL&F Increased food
security 3M 6 months
Promotion of agro
forestry 800
0.6M One year
Promotion of irrigation 900 1.0M One year
Promotion of THVC 5,000 1.3M One year
Support to subsidized
fertilizer 2,000
6.4M One year
Training on technology
dissemination 3,000
1.2M One year
LIVESTOCK
Fodder and pasture
Preservation All Divisions 4,250 State Dept of
Livestock,
NDMA,
County Govt
of Makueni
Improved and
sustained livestock productivity
1.7M August
2013
Breed improvement for
cattle, small stock and
poultry (Upgrading
stock and AI services)
All Divisions
13,600HH Improve livestock
productivity 20M
August-
October
2013
Improve water
availability for
livestock
All Divisions 13,400HH
State Dept. of
Livestock
State Dept of
Water &
Irrigation,
County Govt
of Makueni
Enhanced livestock
productivity in dry
seasons
104M
August-
October
2013
Vaccination on FMD 5 Divisions 400
Dept. of
Veterinary
services,
County Govt
of Makueni
Protected livelihood
assets 2.5m
August
2013
Extension service
Provision on Livestock
husbandry
All Divisions 34,000 HH State Dept of
Livestock,
NDMA, County Govt
of Makueni
Capacity building for
enhanced production,
food security and income generation.
5.0 M August-
October
2013
Vaccinations on NCD All Divisions in
Makueni 13,000HH
State Dept of
Livestock, NDMA,
County Govt
of Makueni
Prevention of NCD in
poultry 5.0 M
August-October
2013
14
Intervention Divisions No. of
beneficiaries Implementers
Impacts in terms of
food security
Cost
(Ksh.)
Time
Frame
Rangeland reseeding,
pasture establishment and reseeding
All Divisions in
Makueni 4,250
State Dept of
Livestock,
NDMA,
County Govt of Makueni
Improved and sustained
livestock productivity 1.7M
August
2013
Fodder and pasture
Preservation
All Divisions in
Makueni 4,250
Improved and sustained
livestock productivity 1.7M
August
2013
EDUCATION
Broaden SMP Coverage Makindu 26,628
GOK County Government of
Makueni
Enhance access, quality
Equity. 98M One year
Stratify OVC/MVC program
Makindu 9,010 Increase support. 0.1M One year
Initiate HGSMP Ilima
Kilungu 25,310
Increase access, equity,
quality. 5M One year
Improve water harvesting
& storage systems
Ilima
Kilungu 25,310 GOK Initiate IGA activity. 17M One year
Broaden SMP coverage
Kathonzweni
Kithuki Kitise,
Mavindini,
Kathonzweni
29,645 GOK, County Government of
Makueni
Enhance access equity
Quality 109M One year
Broaden SMP coverage,
Initiate OVC/MVC
programs.
Improve water harvesting and storage
Kibwezi Machinery
Mtito Andei
Kibwezi
26,686 GOK, NGOs,
County Government of
Makueni
Enhance access,
quality, equity and
initiate IGAs
98M One year
Broaden SMP coverage, improve on water harvesting
Mbooni East 18,345 Enhance access, equity, and initiate IGAs.
67M One year
Improve on water harvesting and storage
Mbooni West 19,621
GOK, NGOs
County Government of
Makueni
Enhance access, equity, and initiate IGAs.
2M One year
HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Upscale food by prescription programme,
ECD teachers training on
growth monitoring, Conduct a nutrition
survey, sensitization of
health workers and community health workers on MIYCN,
upscale school health
program to all schools, upscale implementation of
IMAM, sensitization of
LMIS tool for monitoring
nutrition program
Whole Makueni County
Whole County
GOK, NGOs, County government
Improved food security 300 M One year